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Washington, September 30, 2025: US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu pledged to end the ongoing war in Gaza by announcing a 20-point (some sources say 21-point) plan at a joint press conference at the White House on September 29.
The plan calls for Hamas to release all hostages (dead and alive) within 48 to 72 hours, in exchange for a phased withdrawal of Israeli forces from Gaza and expanded humanitarian aid. While Trump has called it a path to “lasting peace in the Middle East,” Hamas has not yet indicated its agreement, saying it has not yet received a written proposal. Netanyahu has said that if Hamas refuses, Israel will “finish the job.”
Key elements of the plan:
Rebuilding from the ceasefire: The “Final Plan for the Gaza Conflict,” released by the White House, contains 20 conditions that set out the framework for a ceasefire, hostage release, and future governance of Gaza. The main conditions include: Hostage release: Hamas must release 48 hostages (20 of whom are believed to be alive) within 48-72 hours. In exchange, Israel would withdraw its forces from Gaza, but would remain within a security perimeter.
Disarmament of Gaza: Under the commitment of Arab and Muslim countries, Gaza will be completely demilitarized. Hamas must be disarmed, and no armed group will be able to remain effective in Gaza.
Administrative Structure: A temporary “Board of Peace” would be established in post-war Gaza, led by Trump and former British Prime Minister Tony Blair. It would serve as a “technical” committee, with no role for the Palestinian Authority (PA) until it makes “fundamental changes.” Hamas or the PA would have no role.
Humanitarian aid and reconstruction: Aid will be allowed to enter through the UN and the Red Crescent immediately after the ceasefire. The Rafah crossing will be opened in both directions, and equipment needed to rebuild infrastructure (water, electricity, hospitals) will be allowed to enter. The plan does not include any forced displacement of Palestinians, and those who wish to do so will have the right to return after two years.
Long-term peace: The deal would pave the way for an expansion of the Abraham Accords, allowing more Arab countries to establish relations with Israel. Trump has said he will not allow expansion in the West Bank.
“Today is a historic day for peace in the Middle East,” Trump said. “We believe in the principle of ‘strength through peace.’” Netanyahu added, “This will achieve all of our war goals—disarming Hamas and making Gaza safe from ever being threatened.”
The announcement comes against the backdrop of a nearly two-year war in Gaza, which began with a Hamas attack on October 7, 2023. More than 40,000 Palestinians and more than 1,200 Israelis have been killed so far, and Gaza’s infrastructure has been destroyed. Trump presented the plan to Arab leaders at the United Nations General Assembly last week. He accepted it despite internal pressure from Netanyahu’s right-wing coalition, although he told the UN, “The war will continue until Hamas is destroyed.”
Tensions recently escalated when a Qatari soldier was killed in an Israeli attack on Hamas leaders in Qatar. Netanyahu, in a phone call brokered by Trump, expressed “deep regret” and said, “This was the target of Hamas, not Qatar.”
“We have not received a written offer, and we will not disarm,” said Mahmoud Mardawi, a Hamas official. The lack of involvement by the Palestinian Authority has drawn angry reactions from Palestinians, who have called it a “violation of Palestinian rights.”
Internationally, the United Nations and the European Union have supported the process, but have warned that “forced displacement” must be avoided. Analysts say the plan will not be implemented without Hamas’s consent, and Trump’s pressure could destabilize Netanyahu’s coalition.
If the plan succeeds, it could usher in a new era in the Middle East, like an extension of the Abraham Accords. But the ongoing Israeli campaign in Gaza and Hamas resistance have complicated the process. “We’re very close, but Hamas has to agree,” Trump said. “It will prevent another attack like October 7,” Netanyahu added.
However, the announcement has brought hope to the war-torn people of Gaza. It now depends on national and international leaders whether this plan will become a reality.
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